Gypsophila plant named &#39;Dangypfirm&#39;

ABSTRACT

A new and distinct Gypsophila plant named ‘Dangypfirm’ characterized by having hundreds of semi to full double flowers per stem, flowers arranged in clusters with outstanding stability and open formation, easy handling, prolonged vase life, year round growing season under regular cultural practices, and suitable for both indoor and outdoor cultivation.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar ofGypsophila plant, botanically known as Gypsophila paniculata,hereinafter referred to by the cultivar name ‘Dangypfirm’.

[0002] The new cultivar was originated from a cross made in a controlledbreeding program in Mishmar Hashiva, Israel in 1999. The female parentis Gypsophila paniculata, ‘F. CV. -1087’. The male parent is Gypsophilapaniculata, ‘F. CV. -16’. ‘Dangypfirm’ was discovered and selected bythe inventor, Gabriel Danziger, as a flowering plant within the progenyof the stated cross in a controlled environment in Mishmar Hashiva,Israel.

[0003] Asexual reproduction of the new cultivar was by removing cuttingsfrom the original plant was first performed in a controlled environmentin Mishmar Hashiva, Israel in May, 1999, by the inventor and hasdemonstrated that the combination of characteristics as herein disclosedfor the new cultivar are firmly fixed and retained through successivegenerations of asexual reproduction.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0004] The following traits have been repeatedly observed and aredetermined to be basic characteristics of ‘Dangypfirm’ which incombination distinguish this Gypsophila as a new and distinct cultivar:

[0005] 1. hundreds of semi to full double flowers per stem;

[0006] 2. flowers arranged in clusters with outstanding stability andopen formation;

[0007] 3. easy handling;

[0008] 4. prolonged vase life; and

[0009] 5. year round growing season under regular cultural practices,suitable for both indoor and outdoor cultivation.

[0010] ‘Dangypfirm’ has not been observed under all possibleenvironmental conditions. The phenotype of the new cultivar may varysignificantly with variations in environment such as temperature, lightintensity, and day length without any change in the genotype of theplant. The following observations, measurements and values describe thenew cultivar as grown in Mishmar Hashive, Israel under conditions whichclosely approximate those generally used in commercial practice.

[0011] Of the many commercial cultivars known to the present inventor,the most similar in comparison to ‘Dangypfirm’ is cultivar ‘Tavor’. Incomparison to ‘Tavor’, ‘Dangypfirm’ inflorescence formation is inclusters, has a very rigid stem stability, a smaller flower, and highernumber of petals.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

[0012] The accompanying photographic illustrations show the overallappearance of ‘Dangypfirm’ showing the colors as true as is reasonablypossible to obtain in colored reproductions of this type.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

[0013] The following observations, measurements and values describe thenew cultivar as grown in Mishmar Hashiva, Israel under conditions whichclosely approximate those generally used in commercial practice. Colorreferences are made to The Royal Horticultural Society Colour Chart(RHS), except where general colors of ordinary significance are used.

[0014] Classification:

[0015]Botanical.—Hybrid of Gypsophila paniculata

[0016]Commercial.—Gypsophila ‘New Love’

[0017] Propagation: vegetatively by cuttings of side shoots; tissueculture

[0018] Plant:

[0019]General Appearance and Form.—Height: 90-100 cm Width: 60-70 cmHabit: Upright bush consisting of 6-8 flowering stems forming a rosettewith an apical dominance Form: Bush, upright Flowering Response: Longday Flowering Season: Year round when supplementary lighting provided;natural flowering when day length exceeds 12 hours Lastingness of theIndividual Bloom: 10-12 days Rooting: Rooting hormone Fragrance: Typicalto Gypsophila

[0020] Foliage:

[0021]Overall Shape of Leaf.—Lanceolate Base: Ovate Tip: Acuminate

[0022]Margin.—Entire

[0023]Texture.—Smooth

[0024]Main Color of Upper Surface.—Mature leaf: Yellow-green RHS 147 AImmature leaf: Yellow-green RHS 147 A

[0025]Main Color of Lower Surface.—Mature leaf: Green RHS 137 A Immatureleaf: Green RHS 137 A

[0026]Venation.—None

[0027]Leaf Size.—Length: 9-10 cm Width: 16-20 cm

[0028]Leaf Base Shape.—Ovate

[0029]Leaf Apex Shape.—Acuminate

[0030]Stipules.—None

[0031] Inflorescence:

[0032]Natural Flowering Season.—During long day conditions

[0033]Corolla.—Form: Round Shape: “Cap” shaped Average Number: HundredsSize: 7-8 mm Petal Number: 55-65 Petal Shape: Spathulated with tipemarginated Petal Markings: None Dorsal Petals: Free Lateral Petals:Free Petal Color:

[0034] Upper surface: White RHS 155 C Lower surface: White RHS 155 C

[0035]Stem.—Average length: 90-100 cm Average diameter: 4-5 cm Color:Yellow-green RHS 144 A Internode length: 8-9 cm

[0036]Spur.—Color: None

[0037]Bud.—Response: Long day conditions Color: Green and white Sizebefore opening: 3 mm in diameter Pedicel Length: 10-12 mm Pedicel Color:Green RHS 144 A

[0038]Reproductive Organs.—

[0039]Stamen.—10

[0040]Seeds.—None produced

[0041]Fruit.—None produced

[0042]Anthers.—Yellow white

[0043]Pollen.—Yellow white

[0044]Stigma.—2 Color: White

[0045] Disease resistance: Unsusceptible to most pests and diseasescommon in commercial fields, under regular growing conditions

I Claim:
 1. A new and distinct Gypsophila plant named ‘Dangypfirm’,substantially as illustrated and described herein. 002.438767